• Lecturer - Department of Business Law, Miami…

    University of Miami (Coral Gables, FL)


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    Miami Herbert Business School at the University of Miami is inviting applications for a full-time Lecturer position in the Department of Business Law starting in the Fall of 2026. The post-holder will teach undergraduate core courses offered by the Department.

     

    The Department is especially interested in candidates who can teach law and business communication courses at a high level of proficiency. Instructors will not be required to develop new syllabi for courses they are assigned to teach. Candidates must have a JD from an accredited U.S. law school and have demonstrated experience and excellence in teaching.

     

    Responsibilities include: Instruction of 8 courses (24 credit per academic year) at the times and places assigned (in person); leading class discussions and conducting other teaching activities during scheduled classes (in person); creating, administering, and grading using appropriate assessment methods as approved by the Department Chair or course coordinator; holding office hours and providing additional support for students in person outside the class time periods; calculating and submitting grades for all students; collaborating with the Department Chair and other faculty of the Business Law Department to update coursework and assessments or otherwise to support the department’s mission; attending team meetings called by the course coordinator and/or Department and any school-wide meetings to which the post-holder is invited (in person); following established expectations and protocols for the Department, and staying current in the field. Associated faculty are not expected to conduct research, but this is an encouraged activity. Please note, the position is not tenured earning.

    APPLICATION PROCESS:

    For consideration, please apply to UM Careers website: www.miami.edu/careers

    and should include the following:

    + A curriculum vitae

    + Information about teaching experience and evaluations

    + Three references

     

    Candidates are urged to submit all required material as soon as possible. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. If you have any questions about this position, please e-mail Christy Varona at [email protected].

    ABOUT THE MIAMI HERBERT BUSINESS SCHOOL:

    The Miami Herbert Business School is a comprehensive business school, offering undergraduate business, full-time MBA, Executive MBA, MS, PhD and non-degree executive education programs. It is one of 12 colleges and schools at the University of Miami, which is located in residential Coral Gables, Florida. The University is part of a major hub of international trade and commerce, and acclaimed for its global orientation and the diversity of its faculty, students, and curriculum.

    TRANSFORMING LIVES

    The University of Miami is among the top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation, and one of the largest private employers in South Florida. With more than 16,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

     

    The University of Miami is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to make contributions. Through the values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.

    ABOUT THE BUSINESS LAW DEPARTMENT:

    Additional information about the Business Law Department can be found here (https://www.herbert.miami.edu/faculty-research/academic-departments/business-law/index.html) .

     

    The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

    Job Status:

    Full time

    Employee Type:

    Faculty